Oh, my I am so glad that you found my review of the earlier version of this story helpful. You have certainly revised to great effect! Eilonwy's voice is so much more surely HERS here (similes and all), as are such deft touches as her trying to cover up her crying when Taran comes into the scullery, and the spot-on banter between the two at the end. I really love what you do with Eilonwy's mixed feelings toward Ellidyr and his ghostly conversation with her. Beautifully done!